SECTION 2-A 1953 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 1953 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1953 Buick Engine Specifications – Series 40 (8-in-line) Engine
See paragraph 2-1 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for tightening specifications on the Series 40 engine.
1953 Buick Engine Specifications- Series 50-70 (V-8) Engines
Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1953 Buick Engine specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement of tightness.
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1953 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications
2-2 1953 BUICK ENGINE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Series 40 (8-in-line) Engine
See paragraph 2-2 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for general specifications on the Series 40 engine, with the exception of the following items which are new for 1953.
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1953 Buick General Series 40 Engine Specifications
Series 50-70 (V-8) Engines
NOTE: See paragraph 2-3 for dimensions.
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1953 Buick General Series 50-70 Engine Specifications
2-3 1953 BUICK ENGINE DIMENSIONS, FITS, AND ADJUSTMENTS
Series 40 (8-in-line) Engine
See paragraph 2-3 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for these specifications on the Series 40 engine.
Series 50-70 (V-8) Engine
NOTE: These dimensions and limits for fit of parts apply to new parts only. “T” means tight. “L” means loose.
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1953 Buick Engine Dimensions and Adjustments
![1953 Buick V8 Engine Side Sectional View](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1953-buick-v8-engine-side-sectional-view-e1416147186192.jpg)
1953 Buick V8 Engine Side Sectional View
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